Description: The USDA Forest Service and Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service are analyzing a range of strategies for controlling gypsy moth damage to forests and trees in the United States.
Web Link: http://www.na.fs.fed.us/wv/eis/

Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. Nationwide.

Description: The Department of Agriculture proposes to promulgate a new planning rule, which will set out the process for development, revision, and amendment of National Forest System land management plans.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/planningrule

Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. Agency-wide Rule.

Nationwide Aerial Application of Fire Retardant on National Forest System Lands.EIS

Description: The Forest Service will prepare a programmatic environmental impact statement for the continued nationwide aerial application of fire retardant on National Forest System lands.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/fire/retardant/index.html

Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. Nationwide.

Description: Update vegetation management activities along 278 miles of transmission lines located on NFS lands in Colorado, Nebraska, and Utah. These activities are intended to protect the transmission lines by managing for stable, low growth vegetation.

Description: The proposal is for a guided road bicycle trip with a maximum of 16 clients, two staff & one support vehicle. The trip would start in Dillon, travelling to Minturn, Leadville, Aspen, Glenwood and finishing in Dotsero, July 18 - 23, 2011.

Description: Approx 4.66 mi of existing buried gas pipeline currently authorized in a SU permit to Anadarko Gathering Company LLC has be assigned to Anadarko Natural Gas Co LLC. The FS proposes to issue a SU permit to Anadarko Natural Gas Co LLC for 20 years.

Location: UNIT - Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands All Units. STATE - Kansas. COUNTY - Morton. LEGAL - Cimarron National Grassland. Cimarron National Grassland.

Description: The Forest Service is proposing to extend FDR 735 approximately six tenths (.6) of a mile to connect with FDR 734E.

Location: UNIT - Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands All Units. STATE - Kansas. COUNTY - Morton. LEGAL - T34S R40W Section 13 N 1/2. Cimarron National Grassland, SE Rolla Unit of the County Line Allotment.

PSICC OIl and Gas Leasing Analysis EISEIS

- Land management planning

Developing ProposalEst. NOI in Federal Register 01/2011

Expected:11/2012

01/2013

John Dow719-553-1476jrdow@fs.fed.us

Description: The PSICC is analyzing the Forests and Grasslands to determine oil and gas leasing availability.

Description: Proposes to amend Special Use Permit issued 9/14/2004 - no new construction - add approximately 3 miles and delete .7 mile to the already authorized 94.29 miles of installed electric cable

Location: UNIT - Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands All Units. STATE - Kansas. COUNTY - Morton. Cimarron National Grassland.

Pioneer Natural Resources USA Inc.CE

- Special use management

Completed

Actual: 02/15/2011

02/2011

Richard Bennin620-697-4621rbennin@fs.fed.us

Description: Pioneer Natural Resources has a Special Use Permit since 1990 for a buried saltwater pipeline and storage tank an expiration date of 12/31/2010. The Forest Service proposes to reissue a special use permit to Pioneer Natural Resources for a 20 yr term

Description: Re-issue permit to US Dept of Army 10th Spec Forces Group (Airborne) of Ft. Carson for military training. Low impact, short term use for nordic & alpine skiing, cold & warm weather survival, snowshoeing, mountaineering, & cross country marching.

Description: The purpose of issuing a new special order for the Buffalo Peaks Wilderness is to revise and update the existing order, signed May 28, 1996 and to address the increase in use, the social impacts and to protect the primitive Wilderness character.

Location: UNIT - South Park Ranger District, Leadville Ranger District, Salida Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Chaffee, Lake, Park. The Buffalo Peaks Wilderness is located on the Pike and San Isabel National Forests, Leadville, Salida and South Park Ranger Districts, in Lake, Park and Chaffee Counties, Colorado.

Description: Restoration of portions of the Hayman Fire area, focusing on forest health and watershed improvement, in partnership with the National Forest Foundation, Vail Associates, and other non-profit organizations.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/r2/psicc

Description: install approximately 2.25 miles of fencing near Minnie Canyon. Close 0.14 miles of FSR 2187.B, 0.18 miles of FSR 2187, and 0.12 miles of FSR 2188. Designate 5 dispersed camping areas and to incorporate a user-created turn-around loop along Rourke Rd

Description: The proposal is to implement prescribed fire treatments and associated activities on approximately 14,000 acres within the Carrizo and Timpas Units on the Comanche National Grassland over the next 5 years.

Description: Repair, maintain, and install new structures to improve fisheries habitat and stream stability. This will include some work to discourage dispersed camping in riparian areas. On-hold due to funding constraints.

Description: Proposed powerline and toilet installation at Interlaken, further restoration activities of historic buildings along with proposed public use of facilities including user fees adn reservations.

Description: The purpose of issuing a new special order for the Mount Massive Wilderness is to revise and update the existing order, signed May 28, 1996 and to address the increase in use, the social impacts and to protect the Wilderness character.

Location: UNIT - Leadville Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Lake. The Mount Massive Wilderness is located in the Pike and San Isabel National Forests, Leadville Ranger District, in Lake County, Colorado.

Mt Elbert ForebayCE

- Recreation management

In Progress:Scoping Start 03/31/2010

Expected:04/2011

06/2011

Bill Mulholland719-486-7411bmulholland@fs.fed.us

Description: Opening the existing eastside road at Mt Elbert Forebay to public travel and limited parking. Constructing a small foot path ( 3-4 feet wide) from the this road over the rip rap to the shore line to allow hand carry of watercraft.

Description: The project will include vegetation management for mistletoe and mountain pine beetle; it will also include limited travel mgmt for the analysis area. This project was previously listed as Turq Lake & Halfmoon Creek Vegetation & Travel Mgmt Project.

Description: Proposed action involves re-issuing a special use permit to Colorado State Parks for continued use of an existing access road. (Update: Additional information has been requested from the applicant that, to date, has not been received.)

Episcopal Diocese of Colorado special use permits for NFSR 342 and 342.A, and directional signs. CE

- Special use management

On Hold

N/A

N/A

Jeff Hovermale719.477.4201jhovermale@fs.fed.us

Description: The Forest Service proposes to reissue a special use permit to Episcopal Diocese of Colorado to use and maintain NFSR 342 and 342.A to access private land. This action is prompted by property ownership change from United Methodist Church to EDC.

Description: Planting 5,000 pine seedlings in the old Berry Fire scar to the north and west of Memorial Grove at the Monument Fire Center. School children and scouts will plant seedlings in a 10 acre area to reforest the area.

Description: Re-issue Special Use Permit to operate and maintain 1.9 miles of 12.5 kV overhead power line through National Forest.

Location: UNIT - Pikes Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - El Paso. LEGAL - Section 21, Township 11 South, Range 67 West, 6th P.M., El Paso County, Colorado. Powerline is located about 3 miles west of Monument Colorado at the U.S. Forest Service administrative site known as Monument Fire Center.

O'Brien FLPMA Private Road PermitCE

*NEW LISTING*

- Special use management

Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 04/2011

Expected:06/2011

07/2011

Jeff Hovermale719.477.4201jhovermale@fs.fed.us

Description: Re-issue special use permit for an existing road (0.7 miles in length) on National Forest System land to access private land.

Location: UNIT - Pikes Peak Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Teller. LEGAL - Portions of Sections 10 and 11, T11S, R70W, 6th PM,. The access road is located off of Teller County Road 33 about 5 miles south of Westcreek, Colorado.

Oil and Gas ExplorationEA

- Minerals and Geology

On Hold

N/A

N/A

Jeff Hovermale719.477.4201jhovermale@fs.fed.us

Description: Oil and gas exploration and drilling on existing oil and gas lease (Update- Additional information has been requested from the operator that, to date, has not been received)

Description: Replace the water system and water system treatment building to meet State requirements, road/parking/drainage improvements, construct a shelter building, replace deteriorating tables and fire rings, and provide a more functional group facility

Description: To enhance and improve a motorized and non-motorized road and trail system on approx. 115,120 acres that is safe and responsive to public demands, which is affordable and efficiently managed, while protecting sensitive natural resources.

Teller County Water and Sanitation District No. 1 (TCWSD) Ute Trail Water System ImprovementsCE

- Special use management

Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 06/2011

Expected:08/2011

09/2011

Jeff Hovermale719.477.4201jhovermale@fs.fed.us

Description: The Forest Service proposes to amend an existing special use permit issued to TCWSD for removal of buried water storage tanks, installation of an 8' x 12' utility building, and realign water distribution pipelines to Ute Trail / Teller County Road 72

Description: Colorado Trail #1776: Construction of approximately 1.3 miles of trail and the re-hab of the existing 1 mile of trail. The new proposed 1.3 miles of trail will be within USDA Forest Service trail standard guidelines.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/sopa/forest-level.php?110212

Description: The project includes potential trail re-routes, construction and maintenance of existing user created trails located in portions of Cottonwood Gulch and Columbine Gulch on the Salida Ranger District of the San Isabel National Forest.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/sopa/forest-level.php?110212

Description: Mineralogical development and exploration proposal to conduct mining assessment work in and around the "Dead Rabbit" mine located in the Fourmile geographical area east of Buena Vista, CO.

Description: Closing and rehabiliation of non-system roads and trails in the vicinity of North Fork reservoir on the Salida Ranger District, Pike & San Isabel National Forests.
Web Link: http://fs.fed.us/sopa/forest-level.php?110212

Description: The Pike and San Isabel National Forests, Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands (PSICC), Salida Ranger District (Salida RD) proposes to enter into a Small Tracts Act (STA) with a private landowner in the “Mineral Basin” geographical area.

Description: This project focuses on the renovation and re-construction of this 29 unit campground and the adjoining day-use facilities. New site furniture, an improved water system, level camping spurs, tent pads, new toilets, trail improvements are all include

- Special use management - Special area management - Recreation management

Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 02/2008

Expected:04/2008

05/2008

Tambi Gustafson719-530-3978tgustafson@fs.fed.us

Description: The re-issuance of temporary special event permits on the Salida Ranger District for May 1, 2008 - November 1, 2008 summer season. These permits will utilize less than 5 contiguous acres. Approximately 11 events.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/sopa/forest-level.php?110212

Description: Chaffee County Commissioners Office representatives have presented a proposal to the Salida Ranger District that would allow for an extension of the Mineral Material sale to the County based upon the Countys need for a localized source of road base
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/sopa/forest-level.php?110212

Description: Reinstatement of a seasonal gate closure to protect big game winter range habitat, and limit excessive mud season wear and tear on specific full-sized vehicle roads and Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) system trails in the Fourmile Travel Management Area.

Description: PSCO/Xcel Energy has agreed to provide $50,000 worth of funding to be used towards aquatic habitat improvement projects throughout the Salida Hydro project area, South Fork of the Arkansas River.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/sopa/forest-level.php?110212

Location: UNIT - Salida Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Chaffee. LEGAL - Sections 31, 32, 33, 35, 36, T50N, Ranges 6 & 7E, NM P.M., Chaffee County, Colorado. The Salida Hydro facilities are located east of the townsite of Garfield, and west of the townsite of Maysville, along the South Fork of the Arkansas River, Chaffee County, CO.

Description: EIS level analysis to authorize the issuance of term Special Use Permits to the Upper Arkansas Water Conservancy District (UAWCD) in order to operate and maintain the North Fork, Boss, and O'Haver water storage facilities.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/sopa/forest-level.php?110212

Description: Fuels reduction and Forest Health treatment, in the form of mechanical thinning/chipping follow-up by prescribed fire.

Location: UNIT - San Carlos Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Custer. LEGAL - T.23S., R.73W., Sections 5,8, and 9. Approximately 6.5 miles South West of Westcliffe, CO.

Communication Use Lease, Deer PeakCE

- Special use management

Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 01/2011

Expected:04/2011

04/2011

Jessica Javernick719-269-8703jjavernick@fs.fed.us

Description: Issuance of a new special use authorization for a new term to replace an expired existing special use authorization (SAN1) for a communications use lease on Dear Peak in Custer County, Colorado

Description: To reduce the adverse impacts of a potential spruce beetle epidenic. Utilize the existing road system to remove marketable timber and reduce the adverse effects of the beetle infestation, improve forest vigor in adjacent stands

Description: Authorize use of mechanized equipment on the Ajax Mine, unpatented mining claim. Authorize the miner to relocate the access road out of the riparian area. Authorize the miner to place a permanent tent frame and tool box at the mine site.

Description: Re-issue of short-term (one year or less) mineral proposal includes using a small backhoe and hand digging tools (pick & shovel) to deepen one existing pit totaling 2,500 sq.ft. Existing system and non-system roads will be used to access the area.

Location: UNIT - South Park Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Teller. LEGAL - T.1S.; R.71W., Section 11. Located in Teller County, six miles north of Lake George, Colorado.

Description: Prescribe burning to reduce fuel loading on approximately 750 acres of National Forest lands east of Elevenmile Reservior. Work would also include minor handline construction and prep work for burning.

Location: UNIT - South Park Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Park. LEGAL - T. 13 S., R.72 W., Sections: 20, 21, 28, 29, 332, and 33. North of County Road 98, East of Elevenmile State Park, South of Elevenmile Canyon, and west of forest road 234.

Forest Products for Personal UseCE

- Forest products

Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 10/2009

Expected:04/2010

05/2010

Bob Post719-836-2031bpost@fs.fed.us

Description: Continuation of minor, short-term (one year or less) special uses of National Forest System lands for the gathering of forest products for personal use.

Location: UNIT - South Park Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Park. LEGAL - Sections 5 and 8 of Township 9 South Range 77 West. Beaver Creek approximately five miles North of the town of Fairplay, Colorado off of Forest Service Road 659.

Description: City of Aurora Water Resources Division requests an amendment to their special use permit to add rip-rap on the upstream face of Jefferson Lake dam, enlarge spillway, extend outlet pipe, level dam crest and extend the toe of the dam.

Description: Vegetation treatments on approximately 973 acres within the vicinity of Lake George, Colorado. Majority of the treatments are proposed for small sale contractors, commercial and personal-use firewood.

Location: UNIT - South Park Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Park, Teller. LEGAL - T.12S, R.71W, section 20, 21, 28, and 29. Located within the vicinity of Lake George, east of the Lake George Work Center.

Lincoln, Democrat, and Bross Trail ProjectCE

- Recreation management

In Progress:Scoping Start 12/21/2007

Expected:05/2008

07/2008

Kim Dufty719-836-3869kdufty@fs.fed.us

Description: To establish and maintain a sustainable trail system to access Lincoln, Democrat and Bross.

Description: Remove the physical threat of tree hazards to people and property along open Forest System Roads (FSR). Keep roads clear of impediments to travel for users of the open forest system roads for emergency and non-emergency needs.

Location: UNIT - South Park Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Park. LEGAL - Section 31 of Township 8 South, Range 73 West and in Section 6 of Township 9 South, Range 73 West. Topaz Fire Salvage is located in Park County approximately 16 miles east of Jefferson, Colorado.

Description: Close road for short-term resource protection to prevent expansion of non-system routes across wetlands and into the inventoried roadless area. Restore existing non-system routes to productive habitat by ripping, seeding, and other means.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/r2/psicc/spl

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